Clinical Research Associate - Oncology - Northeast

PRA HEALTH SCIENCES; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization is seeking a Clinical Research Associate to manage oncology trials. This role involves mentoring junior staff, developing site documents, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a background in biological sciences and experience in clinical trials, particularly in oncology, with a focus on quality and patient recruitment.

Benefits

Health insurance options

Retirement planning benefits

Flexible country-specific benefits

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in monitoring pharmaceutical clinical trials.
• 1-3 years' experience in oncology trials.
• Knowledgeable in multiple therapeutic areas.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple oncology trials with a focus on quality of life.
• Mentoring and coaching junior team members.
• Leading training for Study Managers.

Skills

Analytical monitoring

Patient recruitment strategies

Collaboration with investigators

Communication

Influencing skills

Education

B.S. or R.N. degree in Biological Sciences

Tools

CTMS

EDC

eTMF

IWRS

Job description

Overview

As a Clinical Research Associate, you will join the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organization, powered by healthcare intelligence.

Responsibilities

What will you be doing?

• Managing multiple oncology trials with a focus on quality of life, including regional travel.
• Demonstrating leadership through involvement in initiatives and acting as a subject matter expert (SME) in systems and processes.
• Mentoring and coaching junior team members.
• Leading training for Study Managers (SMs) on studies.
• Developing site start-up documents, including SIV agendas.
• Reviewing study documents from the SM perspective (e.g., Monitoring Guidelines).
• Representing Lead Trial Managers (LTMs) or SMs in meetings.
• Taking over LTM report reviews for sites assigned to other SMs within the same trial.
• Supporting country budget development and contract negotiations in collaboration with CCS colleagues.
• Assisting with site visit activities (ASV).
• Monitoring metrics and KPIs as outlined in the Quality Oversight Plan (QOP).

Interfaces – Primary/Other:

• Primary: Provider Functional Manager, Clinical Trial Assistant, Local Trial Manager, Central Study Team.
• Other: Study Physician, Regional Quality & Compliance, Local Drug Safety, Site Managers, Investigators, and site staff.

Qualifications

You Are:

• Holding a B.S., R.N., or equivalent degree, preferably in Biological Sciences.
• Located near a major airport in the Northeast region.
• Having 2-3 years’ experience in monitoring pharmaceutical clinical trials.
• Having 1-3 years' experience specifically in oncology trials.
• Knowledgeable in multiple therapeutic areas.
• Possessing analytical/risk-based monitoring experience is advantageous.
• Capable of actively driving patient recruitment strategies.
• Skilled in collaborating with investigators and site staff to meet study timelines.
• Proficient in systems like CTMS, EDC, eTMF, dashboards, IWRS, and safety reporting.
• Excellent communicator with strong influencing skills, capable of managing sites remotely and face-to-face.
• Well-versed in Good Clinical Practice, ICH guidelines, and local regulations.
• Willing to travel up to 50%.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without future sponsorship needs.

What ICON Can Offer You

We prioritize building a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. Our benefits include:

• Various annual leave entitlements.
• Health insurance options for you and your family.
• Retirement planning benefits.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support.
• Life assurance.
• Flexible country-specific benefits like childcare vouchers, gym discounts, and travel passes.

Learn more about working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

We are committed to inclusion and providing a workplace free of discrimination. If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

Interested but unsure if you meet all requirements? We encourage you to apply — you might be exactly what we're looking for!